Who's who?

Claire Holliday 

• Chair of Governors
• Co opted Governor
• All committees
• Safeguarding Governor

My Name is Claire Holliday and I live in Styal. I am a Primary School teacher, teaching in inner city Manchester. I became a Community Governor in 2008 and have been Chair of Governors for 4 years. Both my children attend Styal Primary School. My areas of interest lie in the Curriculum and Teaching and Learning, as well as Special Educational Needs.  I sit on all 3 sub-commitees.

Jane Shaw  

• Vice Chair of Governors
• Co opted Governor
• Strategy Committee
• Chair of Learning and Achievement Committee
• Pupil premium champion
• SEN governor

I am pleased to have the opportunity to take an active role as the vice chair and learning and achievement chair within a dedicated team of Governors for setting the school's vision, ethos and strategic direction that offers both support and challenge to the senior leadership team.

Striving to assist the school to ensure that every child receives the best educational experience, benefiting from our unique environment that is supportive, friendly and safe, giving confidence to learn and enjoy learning.

My son attended school and I live in the village.

My professional training is as a Textile designer, working for many years within the manufacturing sector.

I enjoy spending time with my family, anything 'Arty' and watching sport (but not playing it!)

Shelley Hennessey

I am new to this role but looking forward to helping the school continue to grow.

I enjoy working at Styal and I teach years 5 and 6. I am particularly interested in Mathematics throughout the school in my role as Maths coordinator. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and going to the theatre.

Anne-Marie Wedd

• Co opted Governor

My name is Anne-Marie Wedd, and I have just moved into the village from Wilmslow. I have three children, two at university and one who is a Personal Trainer. My profession is in procurement and I work at EMCOR UK a Facilities Management (FM) company. I am currently studying an MBA in FM at Sheffield Hallam, so I am a student myself. I am really looking forward to my role as Governor at Styal Primary School.

Christopher Dodson

• Co opted Governor
• Member of Finance and Premises Committee

I am a retired solicitor and have been a governor of the school since 2002. I am a member of the Finance and Premises Committee.

I have lived in Wilmslow since 1973 and am a member of Wilmslow Town Council.

Paul Hampton 

• Co opted Governor
• Member of Finance and Premises Committee

I am proud to have served on the governing body at Styal for over 10 years, during which time my 3 children (2 past, 1 current) benefit from the excellent work of the staff and the special ethos of the school. 

A former resident of Styal now living in the Wilmslow area, I have worked in the telecommunications industry for 25 years and currently hold a senior position at Vodafone Business, helping major multi-national organisations with their technology solutions.

 In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, travelling, swimming, music, cinema and watching Manchester United.

Carole Arrowsmith

• Member of Learning and Achievement Committee
• Member of Personnel and Communication Committee

I have been living in Styal since 2011 and my daughter is attending the school. I have been working in Higher Education for the past 16 years, currently managing a Doctoral Training Partnership between 7 HE institutions and cultural partners in the North West. I am grateful to have been elected as a parent governor and I am very committed to helping the school to build on its success.

Alicia Bellshaw

Interim Headteacher

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David Newbury

David Newbury has been a teacher at Bury Grammar School since 2008 as a member of the Geography Department. David graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University where he also completed his PGCE. He went onto work as an Area Manager for Aldi stores UK, where he completed a Masters in Strategic Management. At BGS he has held the posts of Assistant Head of Sixth Form and Head of Year before taking on his SEnior management role with the Sixth Form. David is also Contingent Commander of Bury Grammar School’s Combined Cadet Force. In his spare time he enjoys coaching his son's rugby team and walking in the Lake District.